How to get the best deal for your holiday
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With summer just under three months away, one thing on many people's minds is booking a holiday. With the price of most items having risen, it raises the question of how you can still get the best value for money when securing your getaway.
According to the office for national statistics, figures from before Covid showed that in 2019 UK residents made 93.1 million visits abroad and spent a total of £62.3 billion on visits overseas. A staggering amount highlights just how much we spend on our time away.
So, to get the best deal for your money, here are three tips to use next time you look to book a break.
1. Try using independent travel agents
For some booking, the different parts of their holiday can feel like a hassle. This is why using sites such as Love Holidays, Travel Republic or On the Beach can be a great way to find your next escape. These sites are much cheaper than prominent package holiday brands such as TUI or Jet 2.
While they tend to be cheaper, they allow you to book everything in one place, from flights to transfers. Meaning it'll feel just like using traditional package holiday websites.
It is also important to note that while these sites obtain the best price by booking things separately, they still provide holidaymakers with an ATOL certificate. This means you'll not only be getting the best deal, but you'll know your holiday is protected if anything goes wrong.
2. Be flexible with travel dates
While this is only sometimes possible, being flexible with your dates can be a great way to save money. Flights, in particular, tend to be cheaper on a Tuesday.
This can be attributed to many factors, one being that many travellers prefer to travel at the weekend to preserve their time off from work. Tuesday isn't the only day cheaper, as studies find that Wednesday and Thursday can also be just as good value for money.
It comes down to playing around with your dates. It's essential that even if the first deal you see looks excellent, keep searching to know you have saved the most money you can.
Many holiday sites now allow you to see a full month's dates at a glance showing you when is the cheapest time to go, an excellent tool for those looking for a bargain.
3. Look for the cheapest destination
When booking a holiday, we often have a destination set in stone, perhaps even a particular resort. However, this is only sometimes a good thing. For example, booking the same resort in a particular country during summer can often see you paying more than opting to try somewhere new.
We all like routine and familiarity; however, being flexible about where you choose to go on holiday gives you the best chance to get some well-needed time away and be able to do so for less.
Just like dates, it is now common for many of the well-known holiday sites to allow their customers to leave the destination field blank. Meaning you only need to choose the airport you wish to depart from.
This is a great way to save money and discover new places. By following this method, you'll not only pay less but also get a chance to discover a whole new country. You may even enjoy your holiday more than the original destination you had planned.
With these tips, you should now be able to find your perfect summer holiday. Whether you are someone who loves a week beside the pool in Spain or perhaps city breaks to somewhere such as Berlin, finding the best deal should be a seamless task